The British gambling market has got a voluntary operator contributions to the problem gaming fund allowing operators to funnel as little as one pound to the program. The fact that some operators have literally followed the minimum voluntary contribution requirement may be one of the underlying reasons why the British government announced the consideration of
One of the Canadian industry leaders when it comes to gambling companies in the country, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., is thinking about the plans for the future. Various options for the future: Among the options considered, according to the specialists in the field, the company is thinking about the sale, as well as other
We’re used to seeing Nolimit City going above and beyond to create captivating slots – and they succeeded once again! In its newest release, Ugliest Catch, the old, already popular concept is adapted and twisted to create an innovative and thrilling game. The deep lake and ugly fish: The story from Space Donkey, another successful
Online gambling and sports wagering reached almost record levels over the past month in New Jersey. Additionally, the money that almost half of the Atlantic City casinos earned from in-person players is bigger than what they earned during September 2019, prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns don’t subside: While the figures unveiled
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has confirmed its presence at the upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamérica. Exhibiting at stands G40 and H40, the provider says that its portfolio of multi-product content will be on display to “cement its standing as the leading supplier to the Latin American market.” Pragmatic Play will be a Gold Headline Sponsor
The UK government is considering a levy on online gambling companies of up to 1%, a move predicted to raise 100 million pounds ($121 million) per year to fund research, education, and treatment (RET) of gambling addiction. Currently, a voluntary levy already exists. However, the government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) noted that some
Greentube is growing its presence in Ontario by taking its games live with operator and long-term partner Betway. The supplier’s portfolio of content, including player favorites Book of Ra Deluxe, Sizzling Hot Deluxe and Lord of the Ocean, will be made available to Canadian players across the province. A host of contemporary titles will also
Sports betting giant DraftKings maintained its dominant position in the mobile sports wagering vertical in Massachusetts, securing more than 50% of the online handle in September. As per the data from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, September witnessed a 62.6% increase in sports betting activity in the state compared to August, resulting in a handle of $512.2
Around 3,700 employees of Detroit’s casinos are poised to initiate a strike on Tuesday at noon, in the event that a contract agreement is not reached, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) has confirmed. The impending strike would affect the operations of Detroit’s three casinos: MGM Grand Detroit, operated by MGM Resorts International; Motor City Casino; and
Sports Information Services (SIS) and Paddy Power have announced a long-term content and production partnership. According to the companies, this agreement extension aims to enrich the experience of Paddy Power’s customers in the UK and Ireland with a wide range of horse racing and greyhound content from around the world. Under this expanded multi-year agreement,
In a surprising decision, the Supreme Court of Virginia overturned a lower court’s ruling and reinstated the state’s ban on slot-like skill machines, asserting that a lawsuit challenging the ban on First Amendment grounds is unlikely to prevail. The high court was examining the appropriateness of a longstanding injunction issued by a lower court, which
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, one of Canada’s largest gambling firms, is reportedly exploring strategic alternatives for its business, including a potential sale. Bloomberg reported that the company has been allegedly seeking a valuation of approximately $2 billion, which includes $1.1 billion in debt, as per sources who wished to remain anonymous. To facilitate this process,
Boutique training agency Gaming Operations Academy announced on Friday the launch of its new dedicated Latam gaming education service, Gaming Operations Academy (GOA) LATAM. “Latin America has been an emerging market in the gaming world for some time – a sleeping giant, if you will. With Colombia leading the way, imminent regulations in Peru,
Betsson Group and the Greek basketball team AEK BC have announced an update to their ongoing partnership. After two years as Main Sponsor of AEK BC, Betsson now takes on the title of team name sponsor, effectively changing the team’s name to AEK BETSSON BC. The announcement took place at a ceremony held at The
I have been writing about the benefits of opening new credit cards to achieve significant bonuses for several years now. I recently started on the business card aspect. There are many great business credit card deals for professional gamblers and even non professional APs should be able to qualify for the cards. Here are some
October 17, 2023 There has been another winner crowned at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus, as the $2,200 Eureka High Roller has come to its conclusion following a three-way deal involving Valeriy Pak, Takahiro Tsugu and Alexander van der Swaluw. Pak then won the flip for the trophy to be confirmed as the
October 17, 2023 The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) continues its Road Trip with a trip to Kansas City from October 24-29 for six full days of poker action at Harrah’s Casino with a $1,100 Main Event that guarantees a prize pool of $200,000. In addition to the $1,100 Main Event, the series also offers a
October 17, 2023 $1,800,000 from the 2017 Super High Roller Bowl €1,102,000 ($1,231,519) from the 2019 King’s Super High Roller €741,100 ($782,453) from the 2016 EPT Prague Super High Roller €370,000 ($432,819) from the 2018 Poker EM Super High Roller $400,000 from the 2022 Coin Rivet Invitational Will Tsoukernik Add to His Winnings During the
October 17, 2023 The $50,000 Super High Roller at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa was scheduled to be a three-day affair. After an elongated Day 2, which saw 12 60-minute levels of play and ran deep into the night, it was Spain’s Juan Pardo who
Michael Ahearne, the CEO of SkyCity Entertainment, will quit in March as the Adelaide casino owner looks at a multimillion-dollar penalty and the loss of its New Zealand license. Ahearne, who was named CEO in November 2020, informed the ASX-listed company’s board that he will step down and return to Europe with his family early